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Wow, the last post I made was in Jan 2010. Okay, so it’s been a while. And actually, had it not been for a conversation with a good friend of mine earlier today, I might have left this site alone (with Facebook, etc. there’s no where near as much need). But, I’m glad to say I have a little post.

On another thread of comments with a few friends, I revisited my Japan travels. Specifically, how many prefectures I’ve visited (there are 47 total). A lot of the people I know who were in Japan at the same time at the same time as me spent a good portion of their free time roaming other parts of Asia. I, however, explored Japan…a lot. I would like to “officially” announce that I have been to 37 prefectures. I think the next time Keiko and I head east, we’ll try to add a few more to the list (Chuubu and Chuugoku are where I’m missing the most, but I have a few in Kansai as well).

Anyway, without further adieu:

View B.J.’s Japan map in a larger map

What happens when two “economists” go at each other in a rap video? Watch and find out:

This is great, and I can’t believe I didn’t see it earlier. The spider-like movements are one thing, but the giant robot at the end? Ha. I don’t remember Marvel ever having a Voltron-like robot for Spiderman…or perhaps I just missed that story arc?.

I have seen this several times over the years and it makes me laugh each time. Something like this stateside would undoubtedly turn into a lawsuit.

Clearly playing off of Christian Bale’s take on Batman (watch the way Batman talks). Too funny.